Monday November 14, 2016 at 2:39pm Age: 1 year
Category: District, High School

CELEBRATE THE AMERICAN SPIRIT WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND: CONCERT NOV. 15

Be inspired, entertained and impressed! The High School Band invites you to celebrate the American spirit at the fall concert on Tue., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Concert Band – “The Tears of Arizona” by Brian Balmages, commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl HarborThe Wind Ensemble – “The Liberty March” by John Philip Sousa, frequently performed at presidential inaugurations Symphonic Band I – “The Minuteman March” by Robert H. Pearson, composed in dedication to the soldiers of the Revolutionary WarThe Symphonic Band II – “Bugler's Dream and Olympic Fanfare Medley" by John Williams, the musical theme of the 2016 OlympicsThe Jazz Ensemble – “In the Mood,” first recorded in 1939 by Glenn Miller’s orchestra became an iconic Big Band theme during WW II Jazz Lab I – “Embraceable You” by George & Ira Gershwin

AND MORE! Directed by band teachers Matthew Christy, Joseph Horner and Tom Stickney, the program will conclude with a medley of military themes by all students in the High School Band Program. Don’t miss it!

Click here to see additional photos of the HS Band's day performances of the fall concert.